Hambik Margoosian

Flexible Oscillating Heat Pipes

During my SIRI internship at NASA JPL, I led a project focused on enhancing the flexibility of oscillating heat pipes (OHPs). I designed innovative adiabatic geometries for these structures, conducted static FEA and thermal simulations to assess their performance, and subsequently manufactured prototypes based on the top-performing designs. Through rigorous experimentation and data analysis, I successfully achieved an impressive 80% improvement in OHP flexibility, contributing to advancements in thermal management systems.

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3D Printable Bedside Storage

Meet the 3D printable bedside storage box, which I designed to tackle the issue of cluttered nightstands. It's easy to 3D-print, assemble, and use. Plus, it's built to handle up to 15 pounds of items (tested with PETG material). Say goodbye to bedside clutter with my simple yet robust solution.

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3D Printable LEGO-Inspired Storage Box

I designed this LEGO-inspired storage box to provide ample storage space for LEGOs, jewelry, and other small items. The 4 studs are removable and hollow for extra storage space. The hinges and locking mechanism are easy to assemble, durable, and simple to use.

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Adjustable Brake Pedal Plate

In collaboration with the drivetrain team of the Caltech Formula SAE race team, I designed an adjustable brake pedal plate. The main feature of this pedal plate design is to allow for drivers to adjust the brake pedal position to provide comfortable seating position.

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Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (MATE ROV Competition)

As part of the mechanical team of Pasadena City College's (PCC) MATE ROV team, I designed components to make the ROV more versatile and easier to use. First I designed the grip handle attachments to make it easier to transport and remove the ROV from the water. The second component I designed was the support clamp which prevents the mechanical claw from wiggling around when moving heavy objects. In addition, I helped with the manufacturing process using tools such as 3D-printing, CNC router, plasma cutter, and a drill press.

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Robotic Fish Fin Propulsor

During my WAVE internship at Caltech, I focused on creating a functional prototype of a compact fish fin propulsor integrated into a streamlined fish body. I successfully redesigned the fin propulsor assembly to optimize its range of motion, manufactured and tested a working prototype with a 27% improvement in range of motion, and adapted algorithms for advanced trajectory control. This work contributes to the development of a power efficient propulsion method particularly for autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) applications. Now that the redesigned fin mechanism is assembled and tested, the fish robot is ready for gathering experimental data in underwater environments,

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